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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Southampton and Derby County is set for 04.10.2025 at 14:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Southampton, currently sitting 10 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Derby County, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 04.10.2025
- Kickoff: 14:00
- Favorite: -
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 04.10.2025, finishing Derby County 1-1 Southampton.
Southampton Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Southampton squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2025 campaign.
Fans searching for the Southampton lineup today or Southampton starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Southampton home performances:
Date Event Score 13.12.2025 Norwich City vs Southampton 2 - 1 09.12.2025 Southampton vs West Bromwich Albion 3 - 2 06.12.2025 Southampton vs Birmingham City 3 - 1
Derby County Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Derby County have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: Derby County 1-1 Southampton
- Wins this season over Southampton: 5
Recent away match stats for Derby County:
Date Event Score 15.12.2025 Sheffield Wednesday vs Derby County 0 - 3 10.12.2025 Derby County vs Millwall 1 - 1 06.12.2025 Derby County vs Leicester City 1 - 3
Prediction and Final Word
As of 18.12.2025, odds point to - as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Southampton and Derby County lineups for the Championship 2025 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
